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Sexual Abuse by Church Members (Non-Clergy)

Child Sexual Abuse Attorneys in California Fighting on Your Behalf

Church-related sexual abuse is not limited to incidents involving members
of the clergy. In fact, in the eyes of many churchgoers, deacons, elders,
and other church officials are also seen as having spiritual authority
and being worthy of trust. Unfortunately, these individuals are just as
capable and just as likely to betray that trust as any priest or minister.

For victims, most of whom were children when the abuse took place, the
consequences are essentially the same: A lifetime of shame, trust issues,
failed relationships, self-abuse, and self-destructiveness, just to name
a few. Often, decades may go by before the victim remembers what happened
or makes the connection between the abuse that happened then and the problems
they continually seem to be having in their own lives today.

Uniquely Positioned for Success

At the Law Offices of Joseph C. George, Ph.D., our California child sexual
abuse attorneys have been providing victims of abuse with strong representation
since 1986. As a result, we have an in-depth understanding of California
abuse laws as well as a long track record of success. Our team can efficiently
navigate you throughout the legal process as we work to hold the responsible
party accountable for their actions. Dr. Joseph C. George is a licensed
psychologist, and his extensive experience in this medical field allows
us to gain a better understanding of the emotional and psychological injuries
our clients suffer from. This, in turn, enables us to aggressively fight
for the fair and full compensation to which our clients are entitled

Clergy members have been mandated reporters in California since 1997. Clergy
members who know or have reason to suspect that someone in their church
is sexually abusing a child or that any child has been sexually abused
must report those suspicions to the proper authorities.

Call (916) 623-4914 at any time, day or night — or
contact our California child sexual abuse attorneys online to set up your free
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